Remove Toolbar Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/removetoolbar

Remove the new toolbar on a per user basis for both the front-end and back-end

10 active installs v0.2 PHP + WP 3.3.1+ Updated Jun 5, 2017
admin-toolbarremovetoolbar
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remove Toolbar Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove Toolbar has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "removetoolbar" plugin v0.2 exhibits a remarkably clean static analysis report, indicating strong adherence to secure coding practices. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, resulting in a zero attack surface. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates excellent code hygiene with no dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests. The absence of any identified taint flows, even with zero flows analyzed, further suggests a lack of readily apparent vulnerabilities. The plugin's vulnerability history is also entirely clear, with no known CVEs, which reinforces its current security standing. However, the very limited scope of the plugin's functionality, as evidenced by the zero entry points and zero capability checks, might mean that its security posture is untested in real-world scenarios. While the current state is exceptionally positive, the lack of any discoverable functionalities makes it difficult to assess its potential risks if it were to expand in the future. For its current version and described functionality, it appears secure, but the lack of interaction points limits comprehensive assurance.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove Toolbar Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Remove Toolbar Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Remove Toolbar Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Remove Toolbar Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterwp_headremovetoolbar.php:33
actioninitremovetoolbar.php:39
Maintenance & Trust

Remove Toolbar Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedJun 5, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Remove Toolbar Developer Profile

Ben Lobaugh (blobaugh)

11 plugins · 11K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Remove Toolbar

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/removetoolbar/css/removetoolbar.css
Version Parameters
removetoolbar/css/removetoolbar.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<style type="text/css" media="screen"> html { margin-top: 0px !important; } * html body { margin-top: 0px !important; } </style>
FAQ

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